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    Exhaust Gaskets

    I bought a 3-pack on ebay a while ago, I'm dying for that to come around again. It was definitely worth it.
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    Exhaust Gaskets

    Are these the crush-type gaskets? If so, I've removed the exhaust on my '83 1100E about 4 times and I've replaced the gaskets every time. I've never used any sealant and I haven't had a leak. I can't find the torque specs for the bolts so I crank on them pretty good. Hope this helps
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    Gas gauge non functional after fill up

    The float may have been knocked off the rod, that seems to be a problem with these GS bikes. There is a small washer which holds the float on the rod which can work loose, if it falls off, the float can come off. That's what happened to me. I found the washer and used safety wire to hold it on
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    center-stand spring

    I just wanted to say that I used the dime trick (pennies in my case) and it rocked. I had to use pliers to pull the pennies out buy elbow grease was minimal. The spring slipped right on. Thanks for the ideas
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    center-stand spring

    I'm gonna give that a whirl, that looks like it might do it. Thanks!
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    center-stand spring

    I tried that too, no good
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    center-stand spring

    I actually tried with the big vice-grips, I couldn't do it
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    center-stand spring

    anyone have a particular method for pulling the spring? I just bought a center-stand for my '83 1100E, and for the life of me I can't get enough leverage to pull the spring around the hook. anyone have any tricks? thanks
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    changing fork seals

    huh? I just unbolted the calipers from the forks, then used a wire to suspend the calipers, if that's what you mean.
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    changing fork seals

    I just replaced the seals on my '82 1100E, it really wasn't hard at all. I used the tool that Steve has picture of in the above post. In my case, I used 1/2" threaded rod. The 1/2" (inner diameter) nuts were pretty much a perfect 19mm on the outer diameter. Here's what I did: -Remove wheel...
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    looking for handlebars closest to stock

    perfect! thanks
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    looking for handlebars closest to stock

    thanks. I know I could buy stock bars but I was hoping for something a little cheaper. bikebandit has a bunch of bars for like $25, I just don't know which bend to buy
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    looking for handlebars closest to stock

    I have Daytona bars on my '83 1100E and they're too uncomfortable. So I bought a Nighthawk style bar online, and I when I got it I realized it's for a cruiser. So I'm looking for a stock bend. The LTD style looks like it might be close. any ideas?
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    '82 GS1100E head bolt torque settings

    I have this from the Haynes manual, all in ft/lbs cylinder head cover bolt 6.5-7.0 cylinder head bolt 5.0-8.0 cylinder head nut 25.5-29.0 hope this helps
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